Step One: CCIE Routing and Switching Written ExamYou must pass the two-hour, written qualification exam that covers networking topics such as IP, IP routing, bridging, and switch-related technologies as well as some equipment commands before you are eligible to schedule the lab exam.

Step Two: CCIE Routing and Switching Lab ExamThe eight-hour, hands-on lab exam tests your ability to configure actual equipment and troubleshoot the network in a timed test situation. You must pass the lab exam within three years of passing the written exam to achieve certification, and your first lab attempt must be made within 18 months.

Prerequisites

The following level of experience or equivalent knowledge is recommended: